Juvenile Law Lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks
Juvenile law can be a sensitive subject for some people because it involves the crimes of children. No one likes thinking about a child going to jail or committing a crime, but the harsh reality is that it does happen. If you know of a child who is in need of a juvenile law lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks , call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at 573-346-7231. Keep reading to learn examples of crimes juveniles commit and about representation for juveniles at the Lake of the Ozarks . According to the Missouri Juvenile Office Handbook : "Once the juvenile officer has classified the type of case which has been referred, the juvenile’s age must be determined to make sure that the juvenile court is still able to exercise jurisdiction. For purposes of abuse/neglect, the juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction until the child reaches his 18th birthday. Section 211.031.1(1), RSMo. For purposes of status offenses, the juvenile court may exercise jurisdi...